On Sukkoth there's a Mitzvah to shake the four species; a Lulav, 3 Haddasim, 2 Aravot and an Etrog.
When shaking them on Sukkoth, the Lulav, 3 Haddasim and 2 Aravot are tied together and held in ones right hand, and the Etrog in ones left hand. (Lefties hold the Lulav in their left, Etrog in the right.)
All 6 branches must be facing upwards, with the side where they were cut off the tree facing down.
The spine of the Lulav must be facing you. The 3 Haddasim are tied to the right of the Lulav. The 2 Aravot are tied to the left of the Lulav.
The Lulav is first bound with 3 ties typically made of palm leaves. The 3 Haddasim and 2 Aravot are then bound to it with another 2 ties. The Haddasim should be slightly higher than than the Aravot.
The spine of the the Lulav must protrude at least 1 Tefach (8 cm - 3") above the Haddasim and Aravot.
The top Tefach of the Lulav should not have any ties on it.
Since the first day of Sukkoth is on Shabbat, we will only start this precious Mitzvah on Sunday.
Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 136:8
Wishing everybody a Chag Same'ach!
- Danny Thursday, 13 Tishrei 5770
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